NJ Gov. Christie Unsure If Bridge Issue Cost Him VP Slot

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he doesn't know if the George Washington Bridge lane closure controversy cost him the vice presidential nomination.

Christie said Monday on "CBS This Morning" that he was runner-up to be Republican Donald Trump's vice presidential pick. He denied a report that Trump had offered him the job, then rescinded it. He said he thinks Trump thought Indiana Gov. Mike Pence was the better choice.

Two of Christie's former allies were convicted Friday for their role in re-aligning access lanes to the bridge in a political revenge plot against a Democratic mayor who didn't endorse him.

Christie says he thinks Trump will defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton Tuesday because the momentum is on his side and the country wants change.

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